RE: Eat Right Weekly - January 4, 2012

[Guest guest]

Excellent.

Thanks for the update.

Please, do continue to update us as we go further.

Merav Levi, RD, MS, CDN, CSG

A dietitian, not the food police.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/meravlevi

" Life is not measured by the number of breath you take, but by the moments that

take your breath away. " - Carlin

" People don't forget the truth, they just become better in lying " (Revolutionary

Road)

From: erw@...

To: Meravls@...

Subject: Eat Right Weekly - January 4, 2012

Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:10:00 -0600

January 4, 2012

Manage Subscriptions

QuickLinksOn the Pulse of Public Policy

CPE Corner

Career Resources

Research Briefs

Academy Member Updates

Philanthropy, Awards and Grants

Eat Right Weekly

On the Pulse of Public Policy

We Did It! White House Petition Tops 25,000 Signatures

Members responded to the Academy's call to petition the Obama Administration to

urge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reconsider its ruling

excluding registered dietitians from direct billing for intensive behavioral

counseling for obesity. Thanks and congratulations to all who responded and put

the Academy over the needed 25,000 signatures. What is next?

Learn More >>

Map the Meal Gap

Feeding America has launched a new tool that is useful in understanding food

insecurity. It provides information by state on SNAP statistics, the average

cost of a meal, food insecurity rates and the money needed to close the gap.

Learn More >>

Bipartisan Health Care Reform Plan Is Released

Sen. Ron Wyden (Ore.) and Rep. (Wis.) have released a plan to reform

Medicare that they say will help reduce rising costs and improve health care for

all participants. The plan's principles include choice, affordability,

protecting the guarantee and protecting the safety net. One feature of the plan

would be to offer participants a choice between Medicare and private plans

starting in 2022. According to this plan, anyone who is 55 or older at the time

of the bill's passage would not see changes to his or her current plan.

Learn More >>

'Doc Fix' Extended

The House and Senate agreed to extend the Sustainable Growth Rate for Medicare

reimbursements, known as the " Doc Fix, " for two months. The agreement postponed

a 27.4 percent reduction in physician and dietitian reimbursement until March 1.

Academy Submits Hospital Privileging Proposed Regulation Comments to CMS

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics submitted comments to the Centers for

Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to Hospital Conditions

of Participation. The Academy supports the proposed regulatory changes, which

should facilitate registered dietitians' ability to practice at the height of

their state scope of practice. In addition, the Academy urged CMS to provide

additional guidance regarding privileging and the ordering of therapeutic diets.

FDA Seeks Food Advisory Committee Nominations

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

is seeking the nomination of experts in epidemiology, pediatric development and

analytical chemistry or food science to serve on the FDA's Food Advisory

Committee.

Learn More >>

USDA Releases Online " Nutrition SuperTracker "

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its new Nutrition SuperTracker: " a

comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource available at ChooseMyPlate.gov designed

to assist individuals as they make changes in their life to reduce their risk of

chronic disease and maintain a healthy weight. " The SuperTracker is a free

online tool that consumers can access at any time, providing a variety of

features to support nutrition and physical activity goals.

Results of President's Food Safety Working Group

A progress report highlights the accomplishments and strategies of the federal

Food Safety Working Group.

Learn More >>

CPE Corner

Call for FNCE Abstracts

Do you have new research or a successful program or project you would like to

showcase? This is your opportunity to let your colleagues know. The Call for

Abstracts for the 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, October 6 to 9 in

Philadelphia, Pa., is now open.

Learn More >>

New: Developing Your Role as Leader Online Certificate of Training Program

The Center of Professional Development, with experts in the field of leadership,

introduces a new online certificate program with a focus on enhancing leadership

skills for all Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members.

Learn More >>

Teleseminar: Positive Nutrition, Positive Communication

Nearly everyone is talking about food, nutrition and health. They're listening

too, but are sometimes confused. Consumers are looking for insights and answers

that can help them eat for health and enjoy it, too.

Learn More >>

CDR Weight Management Programs

The Commission on Dietetic Registration is offering a Certificate of Training

program in adult weight management.

Learn More >>

Career Resources

Ethics Education Toolkit

The Ethics Education Toolkit provides information for members and credentialed

practitioners about the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics. This toolkit includes a

PowerPoint presentation, script, activities and handouts for download.

Learn More >>

Seeking Innovations in Practice and Education

The Council on Future Practice is pleased to offer the fourth Innovations in

Practice and Education session at the 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in

Philadelphia, Pa. The session will showcase innovations in the education and

training of students and practitioners. Learn more and consider submitting an

application.

New Year Means New National Nutrition Month Catalog

The theme of National Nutrition Month 2012, " Get Your Plate in Shape, " supports

the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the U.S. Department of

Agriculture's new food icon, MyPlate, reminding everyone to be more mindful of

the foods we eat. Get a head start on planning your celebrations today with the

2012 National Nutrition Month catalog.

New Long-Term Care Insurance Now Administered by Marsh

The Academy's long-term care plan is now administered by Marsh, a service of

Seabury & , the company members have long trusted for professional

liability insurance. The long-term care plan sponsored by the Academy can help

you protect your assets while providing you with the high-quality protection you

need.

Learn More >>

President's Council Awards

The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition's annual awards

recognize individuals and organizations that are committed to promoting fitness,

sports and nutrition across the country and in the community.

Learn More >>

'Appy New Year!

Academy Spokespeople have reviewed popular hand-held device applications, aka

apps, for diabetes, weight management and gluten-free eating.

Spread the Good Nutrition Message: Apply to Become an Academy Spokesperson

Do you have experience working with the media? Do you want to be the face of

your profession in newspapers and magazines and on TV, radio and the Internet?

The application deadline to become an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Spokesperson for the 2012-2015 term is February 1.

Learn More >>

January Promotion of the Month

Purchase the Online Professional Skills Review during January and save 10

percent. Shop for this title and many more.

Learn More >>

Research Briefs

Inside the Journal

This Month in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Learn More >>

Academy Member Updates

Website Wins National Award

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' website www.eatright.org recently won

the Gold Award (first place) in the 2011 Association TRENDS competition in the

website category. The TRENDS All Media Contest is an annual competition held

exclusively for nonprofit associations, recognizing the most creative and

effective communication vehicles.

Learn More >>

National Election Candidates Selected: Be Sure to Vote

The Nominating Committee is pleased to report that candidates have been selected

for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' 2012 ballot from among many

excellent nominees.

Learn More >>

With Name Change, Academy Website Is in Transition

Among the many changes that are under way with the organization's new name, the

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Academy's website www.eatright.org is in

a transition process. In the next few weeks, every page on the site will be

revised to incorporate the Academy's new name, logo and other identifying

information.

Now Two Ways to Connect with Academy on Facebook

As ADA becomes the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, two new Facebook pages

have been launched - one designed for Academy members and another for the

public. The old American Dietetic Association Facebook page is now inactive.

Learn More >>

Latest Information on New Name

Information including a list of frequently asked questions and answers about ADA

becoming the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is available at

www.eatright.org/members/namechange.

Member Receives Defense Department Award

Academy member Suzanne , RD, LD, co-director of food and nutrition services

at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently received the Patriot Award

from the Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, an agency

of the U.S. Department of Defense. Ms. was recognized for extraordinary

support of employees whose spouses serve in the Iowa National Guard.

Learn More >>

Member's Recipe Takes First Place in Chiquita Contest

Academy member Stolarz, MS, RD, LDN, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., won first

place in the Main Dishes category in the recent Chiquita Ultimate Banana Recipe

Contest for her banana-coconut chicken tenders with orange marmalade sauce.

Learn More >>

Philanthropy, Awards and Grants

Join and Promote Kids Eat Right This New Year

Now is a great time to join Kids Eat Right for Academy members who are

interested in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in schools,

communities, at worksites, with the media or policy makers. Visit

www.kidseatright.org/volunteer to join. Also: Promote the public website

www.kidseatright.org. All content is provided by registered dietitians.

Make a Gift in Honor of New Name: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation

All members are encouraged to consider making a donation to help support the

Academy Foundation's mission of advancing public health and nutrition utilizing

the expertise of registered dietitians.

Learn More >>

Apply for Foundation Scholarships

As the largest provider of dietetic scholarships, the Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics Foundation provides funding to deserving students at all levels of

study. More than 1,600 students have been awarded scholarships in the last five

years, totaling nearly $2.8 million. Graduate scholarships, dietetic internship

scholarships undergraduate (didactic or coordinated) scholarships and dietetic

technician scholarships are all available. The application deadline is February

15.

Learn More >>

Food Safety Student Challenge

The Foundation has a new scholarship opportunity for students. The Academy of

Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation/ConAgra Foods' Food Safety Student Challenge

was developed around the Home Food Safety campaign. Nine scholarships of $4,500

are available. The deadline to apply is February 1. More information or to

download an application.

Send questions, comments or potential news items >>

The submission deadline is 2 p.m. Central Time on the Thursday prior to

publication.

Note: Links to sites other than the Academy's may become inactive over time.

Eat Right Weekly is e-mailed each Wednesday to all Academy members. It is also

available online.

Eat Right Weekly is a benefit for members of the Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics.